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Flat Rock Area Information

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Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock

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Hubba Hubba BBQ

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Flat Rock Village Bakery

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The Wrinkled Egg & Little Rainbow Row

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The Biltmore Estate in Asheville

Area Information for Visitors

Area Attractions

  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - located approximately 3 miles from Sky Top, you can visit the home of Lincoln biographer, Carl Sandburg. There is a charge to tour the home but there is no charge to enjoy the trails or visit the chickens and goats.

  • Flat Rock Playhouse - The state theatre of NC is located just minutes from Sky Top. The playhouse offers matinee shows as well as evening performances. Check Schedule.

  • Flat Rock Cinema - Flat Rock's local cinema featuring tableside dining.

Local Restaurants and Dining

​When you get down the mountain, turn left onto Hwy. 225 N/Greenville Highway and go approximately 2.5 miles to the heart of historic Flat Rock and you'll find several dining options to suit your needs. Restaurant operating hours vary.

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  • Flat Rock Village Bakery - the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee and danish, a leisurely lunch with fresh salads and wood-fired pizzas or a spot to grab a bite for the road.

  • Hubba Hubba Smokehouse - offers wood-fired BBQ, scratch-made sides and sauces and seasonal favorites. Located behind Little Rainbow Row.

  • Campfire Grill - Bar and grill owned and operated by the same folks that brought you Hubba Hubba Smokehouse.

  • Flat Rock Wood Room - Eclectic smokehouse serving wood-fired pizzas, pit-cooked BBQ, panini & burgers in a casual setting.

  • Season's at Highland Lake - If you are looking for upscale dining featuring locally grown organic produce, Season's is a perfect choice. Take Hwy 225 through the Village and turn right onto Upward Road then look for signs on your right.

  • Blue Ruby - French-inspired breakfast and brunch in Flat Rock, NC.

  • Hubbaloo - New in fall 2024! Breakfast and brunch located in Little Rainbow Row in Flat Rock

  • If you continue north on Hwy. 225 past the Village of Flat Rock, you will reach downtown Hendersonville with a variety of restaurants to choose from as well.

Shopping

Little Rainbow Row - a collection of shops and eateries in the heart of Historic Flat Rock.

  • The Wrinkled Egg - Eclectic gift shop located in the old Peace Grocery Store in Flat Rock

  • Dogwood -  a unique garden and gift shop inspired by the mountains and craftspeople of Western North Carolina. Located between The Wrinkled Egg and Honey and Salt along Little Rainbow Row.

Across the Street from Little Rainbow Row:

  • Firefly Craft Gallery located on Greenville Hwy next to the Post Office.

  • Downtown Hendersonville - Historic downtown Hendersonville is just minutes away.

Nearby Attractions 

Local Agricultural Agencies

  • Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project - supports local farmers

  • Buy Appalachian - Local Food Guide

  • Blue Ridge Grown - NC Cooperative Extension

  • NC Apples /Blue Ridge Farm Direct Market Assoc.

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